Ch144- Greatest Plot to Date

Ch144- Greatest Plot to Date

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Flitwick's announcement held a depth beyond mere words. The decision to move Easter up was a strategic one, aiming to see if the camaraderie of old could be reignited within Hogwarts. Harry had set his sights on fostering this unity from the start. What remained a secret to all was that victory was an illusion from the beginning. Harry had orchestrated it so each house would find an equal number of eggs, leaving the final egg as the ultimate decider.

However, this elusive last egg was bound by a condition – it would remain hidden as long as thoughts of winning dominated any mind. Crafting such a charm was easier said than done, requiring him to seek Flitwick's expertise, yet together, they made it happen. Upon the students' return, Flitwick rose to commend Harry, "Mr. Potter came to me with this brilliant concept, utilizing charm to tie the appearance of an egg to one's thoughts was sheer genius."

Flitwick chuckled as he continued, "To think of using a charm to link the appearance of an egg to one's thoughts was quite clever. It hadn't crossed my mind before." As he said this, Dumbledore's eyes lit up as he looked at Harry with admiration. Then, in a manner that caught everyone by surprise, he stood up and quietly left the Great Hall. While others were taken aback by his sudden departure, they didn't dwell on it, knowing the Headmaster always had his reasons for doing things. "I congratulate you all. Given the success of this Easter Egg Hunt, it's clear we should make it a tradition," Flitwick announced to the room.

Harry watched Dumbledore's retreating figure, a small smile playing on his lips as he thought, "I guess I did light up a few bulbs." Nigel's laughter echoed in his mind, "Indeed, Master Harry."

Settling back into his chair, Harry surveyed the Great Hall, where the atmosphere was still vibrant from the day's excitement. Though his friends wore expressions of mock indignation at his antics, their eyes sparkled with joy. The giant egg, now center stage, was carefully opened by Professor Flitwick, who had summoned a table for the occasion. As the egg was cut, bursts of color in the four house hues filled the room, and the chocolate segments floated towards every student and faculty member, a sweet reward for their day's efforts.

Nigel's voice remarked in Harry's mind with a chuckle, "Master Harry, I must say, this has been your most brilliant plot to date." Harry couldn't help but laugh, feigning innocence, "I don't know what you're talking about, Nigel."

Nigel dismissed it with a huff, chuckling in that distinctly amused tone of his, "Excessive modesty is a rather unbecoming trait, Master Harry. Especially when one's been orchestrating Hogwarts' unity like a grand chess master moves his pawns."

He began his recount with a hint of amusement in his voice. "Over the last few months, you've ingeniously planted subliminal messages across Hogwarts. The finesse you gained practicing with Aunt Petunia before your first term here really shone through. These messages were so subtle, yet they managed to get the entire school talking about the Easter holidays. And in your Quidditch matches, you championed unity, weaving this theme into the fabric of your broader plan. You even went a step further by integrating auditory cues in Professor Flitwick and Sprout's classes, sparking conversations among the students and piquing the interest of the two professors most likely to support your initiative. Am I getting this right so far?"

Selena's gaze lingered on Harry, searching his face for any sign of deception. "Why are you sharing this with me so freely?" Her voice was steady, yet there was a softness to it that hadn't been there before.

Harry shrugged, the corner of his lips curling up into a slight smile. "You've been a help to me ever since I arrived at Hogwarts. It's only fair. Harry Potter always helps his friends in return."

A smile, rare and genuine, lit up Selena's face. "I thank you for this, Harry. This charm is both unique and powerful." Her eyes sparkled with a mix of appreciation and something else, perhaps respect.

"Well, I'll find you when I need to call in this favor, then," Harry quipped, matching her smile with one of his own.

Their laughter filled the air, a moment of genuine connection amidst the intrigue of Hogwarts. After a while longer of conversation, Harry excused himself, leaving Selena's company with a new sense of camaraderie between them.

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